NO GAMBLE WITH ROSS

Published date26 March 2024
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
In fact, the Northern Ireland boss reckons having the winger, 20, firing for Rangers in the coming weeks will be of greater benefit to him

McCausland missed last Friday's 1-1 draw in Romania and also won't play against the Scots after an injury against Hibs 16 days ago.

O'Neill said: "I spoke to Philippe Clement and Rangers had him on the bench against Benfica, but I don't think realistically they intended to use him.

"He's played with pain since he had the original challenge. He's got a lot to play for between now and the end of the season and we don't want to put him in a position where he's coming off the bench and he's uncomfortable.

"The most important thing for us is that he's playing regularly for Rangers. That will give us another player on the international stage.

"He has been a real find. Ross is the perfect example of a young player who grasps the chance he was given.

"He is probably a player we didn't think we'd have for another couple of years, so what

Ross is doing is fantastic and hopefully we have...

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